Himachal ex-CM Virbhadra Singh admitted to IGMC

Shimla, April 30

Former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh (86) was today admitted to the cardiac care unit (CCU) of the IGMC here after being airlifted from Chandigarh. He was undergoing treatment for Covid at Max Hospital at Mohali.

Dr Janak, Medical Superintendent of the IGMC, said, “His condition is stable but he is facing problem in breathing”. Later, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur went to the IGMC to enquire after Virbhadra’s health.

Meanwhile, 2,358 Covid cases were reported in the state today, taking the tally to 99,287. Besides, 37 persons succumbed to the virus.

Ten deaths were reported in Kangra, seven in Sirmaur, five in Shimla, four each in Hamirpur and Una, three in Mandi, two in Kullu and one each in Solan and Kinnaur.

Kangra again reported the highest 594 cases. — TNS